Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Antoninus Pius (86–161) and Lucius Verus (130–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Funeral pyre with four tiers, decorated with garlands and statues, with a quadriga on top, legend CONSECRATIO. After 161 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_246

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Lucius Verus 130–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Head covering drapery left shoulder right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Funeral pyre four tiers decorated garlands statues quadriga top legend CONSECRATIO 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface sits centered white background object uneven slightly worn edge embossed multi-tiered rectangular shape middle resembles stacked blocks small raised element top tier ring raised shapes central motif visible colors dark gray white background.